today in black history

March 19, 2026

The all Black Texas Western University team made history, winning the NCAA basketball championship over Kentucky in 1966.

Today in Black America - March 19

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The Associated Press

Israel is rapidly killing Iran’s top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire

Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finished

Rand Paul confronts DHS nominee Mullin in Senate hearing


The Washington Post

Drones over Army base where Rubio, Hegseth live raise security concerns

Trump breaches firewall between watchdogs and agencies they investigate

National Park Service to install a disused statue of founding father, enslaver in D.C.


The New York Times


Ross Douthat: White Identity Is Galvanizing the Right

The Editorial Board: The Surge of Anti-Muslim Hate Demands Repudiation

FEMA to Relaunch Climate Resiliency Grants, Complying With Court Order


USA Today


Kansas tested a version of Trump’s SAVE Act. Chaos ensued.

Water shutoff at ICE 'mega' detention center. See where others are planned.


Stratton survives battle. New faces emerge. Illinois primary takeaways


The Los Angeles Times


Young Explorers abused by cops in mentorship program; Whittier to pay $3.5 million, lawyer says


Four of the five civilians who oversee the LAFD step down

As she and Cesar Chavez made history, Dolores Huerta carried a horrifying secret



NJ.com


The untold story of cops who pulled the trigger. The hidden costs are staggering.


N.J. judge tosses prosecutor, demands the truth about Alina Habba in heated hearing

Is your hospital on the list? 14 N.J. facilities ranked safest in the nation.



The Chicago Sun-Times


Juliana Stratton’s strong suburban, downstate numbers helped fuel her Senate primary victory

Democrat Donna Miller wins 2nd Congressional District, halting Jesse Jackson Jr.'s comeback attempt

Veteran incumbent Toni Preckwinkle fends off rival in Democratic primary



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Dickens calls on business community to help tackle neighborhood disparities


Shawn Harris walks ‘the tightest tightrope’ to flip deep-red Georgia seat


Georgia town defies ICE: No water for planned detention warehouse



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